Tales From The Under-Realm: Hazel
- March 3, 2021
- Winter Wolves
Get on SteamTales Of The Under-Realm: Hazel is a dark themed yuri visual novel that takes place in the fantasy world of Aravorn (already seen in games like Loren The Amazon Princess). A mysterious entity known as the Nameless God serves as the main narrator of the story, having the ability to peek in on the life of deceased souls and discover what brought them to a premature death. In this case, th…
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- The game features a unique narrator, the Nameless God, which adds an original touch to the storytelling.
- Characters are well-written with deep personalities, and the yuri romance is effectively integrated into the plot, providing meaningful choices and consequences.
- The visuals and musical accompaniment are high quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game is relatively short, with limited content and only a few branching pathways, which may leave players wanting more.
- Some routes, particularly Tori's, suffer from poor pacing and unclear plot progression, making them less engaging.
- The pricing may not reflect the amount of content provided, leading some players to feel it is not worth the full price.
- story13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story of this yuri visual novel is praised for its dark tone and serious atmosphere, effectively intertwining romance with character fates. While some routes reveal deeper backstories and impactful moments, the narrative can be challenging to engage with initially. Overall, it features well-written characters and is recommended for fans of yuri stories.
“This is a highly enjoyable yuri visual novel. I like that the story has a considerably dark tone and overall is serious, while the atmosphere of the setting is heavy, but there are barely any drama elements.”
“Yuri romance with them is greatly embedded into the story, because this will decide their fates as well as your own.”
“In general, it was a pretty cool story; I love the different personalities of each character.”
“The story is kind of iffy, although at this point I've only completed one of the available routes.”
“It can best be described as 'love makes people very, very stupid.' It is a hard one to get into, either emotionally or for plot reasons.”
“Now actual plot stuff: I completed all the routes, obtained all normal and good ends.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a powerful musical score that enhances the experience, though some narratives may feel rushed or convoluted, leading to mixed emotional engagement. Overall, it evokes a sense of wholesomeness intertwined with the complexities of love and loss.
“The musical accompaniment is just awesome with some emotional tracks.”
“Sum up in one word: wholesome!”
“It can best be described as 'love makes people very, very stupid.' It is a hard one to get into, either emotionally or for plot reasons.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its emotional depth and beautiful compositions, particularly during special scenes and the ending. Players find the soundtrack memorable enough to enjoy outside of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
“The musical accompaniment is just awesome with some emotional tracks.”
“The song for the special scenes is just wonderful; I will listen to it out of the game.”
“The ending music is wonderful.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are visually appealing, featuring a pleasant anime substyle and high quality, though the designs and scenery may feel somewhat generic. The inclusion of a free H patch adds four attractive scenes that effectively capture female aesthetics, although they may come across as rushed. Overall, the graphical quality is considered good for the main game.
“The visuals are nice to the eyes; this anime substyle is pleasant for me. The quality is great, although the designs and scenery are somewhat common.”
“The H patch is here for free, and it brings you four beautiful scenes with a clear understanding of female-on-female aesthetics. While I find them somewhat hasty, the overall quality is at a good level for the main game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the yuri visual novel is characterized by a heavy and serious tone, creating an enjoyable yet dark setting. Despite its weighty ambiance, the narrative maintains a lack of dramatic elements, contributing to a unique and immersive experience.
“This is a highly enjoyable yuri visual novel. I like that the story has a considerably dark tone and overall is serious, while the atmosphere of the setting is heavy, but there are barely any dramatic elements.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the world.”
“While the setting has potential, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The game tries to create a dark atmosphere, but it ends up feeling more tedious than engaging.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is praised for its amazing design, though some players found certain romantic scenes, particularly in Tori's route, to be awkward due to characters having their eyes open during kisses.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability through multiple choices that can lead to different endings; however, players may find themselves locked into a specific ending if they fail to maintain high enough friendship levels during dialogue choices.
“There's some replay value with different choices that allow for achieving various endings, but if you mess up dialogue choices more than once, you might be locked into a specific ending due to friendship not being high enough.”
“The game offers a lot of replayability with multiple paths and endings to explore, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With its branching storylines and character interactions, the game encourages players to replay it to uncover all the secrets and outcomes.”
“There's some replay value with different choices that allow for achieving different endings, but if you mess up dialogue choices more than once, you will likely be locked into a specific ending due to friendship not being high enough.”
“The game offers a few alternate paths, but the limited number of meaningful choices makes it feel like a chore to replay.”
“While there are multiple endings, the lack of significant changes in gameplay mechanics makes replaying feel redundant.”
